The Cold Moon (Lincoln Rhyme 7)
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* No apparent motive.
* Didn't know second victim, Adams.
Perp:
* Watchmaker.
* Assistant.
* Probably man spotted earlier by victim, at her shop.
* White, heavyset, in sunglasses, cream-colored parka and cap. Was driving the SUV.
M.O.:
* Picked locks to get inside.
* Intended method of attack unknown. Possibly planning to use florist's wire.
Evidence:
* Fish protein came from Joanne's (orchid fertilizer).
* Thallium sulfate nearby.
* Florist's wire, cut in precise lengths. (To use as murder weapon?) * Clock.
* Same as others. No nitrates.
* No trace.
* No note or poem.
* No footprints, fingerprints, weapons or anything else left behind.
* Black flakes--roofing tar.
* Checking ASTER thermal images of New York for possible sources.
Other:
* Perp was checking out victim earlier than attack. Targeting her for purpose. What?
* Have police scanner. Changing frequency.
* Vehicle.
* Tan.
* No tag number.
* Putting out Emergency Vehicle Locator.
* 423 owners of tan Explorers in area. Cross-reference against criminal warrants. Two found. One owner too old; other is in jail on drug charges.
* Owned by the man in jail.
WATCHMAKER'S EXPLORER